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P385 TNH

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,571 mi
Last recorded85,571 miles
Recorded on20 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP385 TNH
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2009 85,571 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 85,568 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jun 2008 85,560 miles

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 May 2007 80,763 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 80,763 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 77,450 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigra?

Based on 654,705 MOT tests across 55,160 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
4,652
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
55,160
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,142
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,988
Stop lamp not working 17,550
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,222
position lamp(s) not working 14,989
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P385 TNH is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 79,155 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Tigra fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P385 TNH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Tigra typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Vauxhall Tigra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P385 TNH registered?

P385 TNH is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P385 TNH safe to buy?

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